I always put my pump in my tank bag, or tail bag if I was using it. Those tool tubes are fairly fragile and hang too low and too far out for my tastes. The pumps are durable enough. I also keep a CO2 kit, they're nice to have too and don't take up a bunch of room. Now that I think about it, I haven't had a flat on the trail or road since I started carrying the CO2 kit, so I've never had to use it!

It won't fit in my Wolfman tank bag except on a diaginal, which would pretty much prevent putting much else in there, and I don't use a tail bag.

I do run Wolfman E12 saddlebags, but the pump would be vulnerable there in a tip over, and like the tank bag, space is at a premium. I could carry it in a knapsack, but I prefer to wear only the Camelback, and would really like to find an out of the way (and out of harm's way) spot to mount it on the bike.

If nothing better presents itself, I may try to secure it behind the Wolfman Enduro Tool bag on the headlight cowl, though it will stick out on either side.

I do run Wolfman E12 saddlebags, but the pump would be vulnerable there in a tip over, and like the tank bag, space is at a premium. I could carry it in a knapsack, but I prefer to wear only the Camelback, and would really like to find an out of the way (and out of harm's way) spot to mount it on the bike.
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I also often put it and the rest of my tools in the saddle bags, left side. Many a tip over, never any damage. I think you're thinking too hard/worrying too much personally...

Sometimes when I'm playing in sand/get stuck on a hill, I'll end up stalling/restarting the bike repeatedly without really going anywhere. Is there a limit to how many times I should do this before getting worried about draining the battery - 10/20/30 times???

On a related note, how long do you think it takes to fully recharge the battery - riding at say 40-60mph?

Sometimes when I'm playing in sand/get stuck on a hill, I'll end up stalling/restarting the bike repeatedly without really going anywhere. Is there a limit to how many times I should do this before getting worried about draining the battery - 10/20/30 times???

On a related note, how long do you think it takes to fully recharge the battery - riding at say 40-60mph?

I would get worried when I heard the starter slow down - you would probably have only a few more starts left in it before needing a good recharge.

The WR has a high output alternator, and you should get a good recharge in an hour of cruising. Under the circumstances you mention, I would consider a battery tender a good investment. Just add a pigtail to the bike, and plug in when you get home to ensure a full charge and decent battery life.

When you hit the gnarly stuff, reach under and unplug your headlight, or better yet, wire in a switch. The headlight is a substantial drain and for me was the difference between turning around near the top of a hill to rollstart the bike or still having enough juice to use the magic button. Just remember plug it back in!

Speaking off all the tire changing set ups, where is the best place online to get everything I need? I am going on my first long trip this weekend and I need to get prepared. I need tire irons, valve stem remover, patches, spare tubes, and either a small electric pump or bicycle pump as long as it's pretty compact. I think that covers everything? I'm trying not to blow a ton of money so a bicycle pump will probably be cheaper.

Speaking off all the tire changing set ups, where is the best place online to get everything I need? I am going on my first long trip this weekend and I need to get prepared. I need tire irons, valve stem remover, patches, spare tubes, and either a small electric pump or bicycle pump as long as it's pretty compact. I think that covers everything? I'm trying not to blow a ton of money so a bicycle pump will probably be cheaper.

I find Rocky Mountain really good price-wise, but will often be missing something I'm looking for. Revzilla is the same, their customer service & return policies are fantastic. I'm an Amazon Prime member (free 2 day shipping) so I always go there first. Between those 4 you should find whatever.